Views - Drake

The 6 god is back at it again!

If you’re familiar with the music world, you’ve probably given Drake’s new album Views at least one listen since its release Thursday night. This largely anticipated album sold over 600,000 copies within the first 24 hours of its initial release, and is projected to sale 2 million with in its first week!

There’s no arguing that this album is popular, but more importantly, is it actually good? Though I’ve only given this album only a couple listens and I haven’t really given it a chance to grow on me yet, in my opinion, it is still well worth the hype. Of course, there is no topping his game changing album Take Care, which was extremely relatable to many young listeners, with its tales of getting over relationships. Thus, this album is still good.

On the opening track “Keep the Family Close,” the track begins with the words “All of my ‘let’s just be friends’ are friends that I don’t have anymore.” Here we immediately get the feeling that on this album we are going to get at least a glimpse of the old Drake. This is also an example of how relatable Drake can be, as we are all familiar with the cliché line used when ending relationships “Lets just be friends.”

            This theory proves to be true on the track “U with me?” when Drake questions his girlfriend’s loyalty all over this song. A track that has caught extreme wild fire due to it’s reliability of men being possessive of their ex-girlfriends. Drake continues this streak with other tracks such as “Weston Road Flows,” “Faithful,” and “With You.”

            Drake also has a couple of tracks strictly made for dancing, or “turning up.” One of my favorites is the song “One Dance,” a song that is a Caribbean influenced pop song with smooth vocals from supporting singer Kyla.

            Some people may not like this album, as it is an obvious change of pace fro Drake’s previous projects What a Time to be Alive, as well as If You’re Reading this it’s Too Late. The reason for this is because both of these albums where both more traditional rap albums, and used more for car rides. On the contrary, this new album is far more emotional, much like his break out album Take Care.

            In conclusion, I’d give this album about an 8/10. My opinion may change due to the fact that I am still caught up in the excitement that Drake’s album is finally here. The reason that this album did not get a 10/10 is because this album did not come together as well as the album Take Care. I’d hate to continuously compare this album to Take Care, but when ranking an artist’s album, you must compare it to their best work of art. Thus, this album still has a lot of replay value, and has along a lot of longevity in the hip-hop community.

            Have you given this album a listen?

            What would you give it out of 10?